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Chicken Alfredo Pasta Bake

This recipe shows you how to make a baked pasta dish using penne, cooked chicken, and a homemade Alfredo sauce, topped with mozzarella cheese.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 644
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 ounces penne pasta cooked in salted water according to package directions
  • 3 cups diced cooked chicken
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided use
  • 1 tablespoon parsley chopped
Seasoning
  • 1 salt and pepper to taste
For Preparation
  • 1 cooking spray

Equipment

  • 3 quart baking dish
  • Large pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Coat a 3 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  3. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the milk and cream, then simmer, whisking constantly, until the sauce has just thickened.
  5. Add the parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella to the milk mixture, along with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Stir until cheese has melted.
  7. Place the pasta and chicken in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the top, and toss to coat evenly.
  8. Pour the pasta mixture into the prepared pan, and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
  9. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until the pasta is bubbly and the cheese has just started to brown.
  10. Sprinkle parsley over the top, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 35gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 569mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1385IUVitamin C: 2.1mgCalcium: 465mgIron: 1.7mg

Notes

You can use any cooked chicken you have on hand for this recipe. This dish serves 6 people.

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